A crowd of state troopers, media reporters and TV cameras greeted Gov. Eliot Spitzer when he arrived at Geneseo yesterday to deliver his proposal for an endowment for public higher education in New York.
Read MoreSex in the 'Seo: The infamous first date
In the wake of post-Valentine's Day nirvana, most of us return to the awareness that winter is hardly fertile ground for romance. But for brave souls unwilling to let their hearts go cold with the weather, there may still be a few preventative measures you can take against the total collapse of your love life. Before thinking too far ahead, consider the following principles to guide you gently through a first date.
Read MoreCollege Dems, GOP square off
Newton 214 became an arena for political debate on Tuesday as eight students, four from the College Democrats and four from the College Republicans, came together to discuss key issues of the presidential elections.
Read MoreSpaghetti dinner boosts angel-hair charity
The Locks of Love campaign, Royal Lady Knights and Onondaga's Hall Council collaborated to hold a spaghetti dinner at the Interfaith Center on Sunday.
Read MoreParking woes abound as committee weighs options
Frustrated finding parking on Northside? You're not alone.
Read More'Fine by Me' panel takes on gay issues on campus
In an effort to promote tolerance and awareness of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community on campus, Pride Alliance, Residence Life, the Center for Community and the Office of the Provost came together to present a "Gay? Fine By Me," panel discussion.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Mary Mohan spreads her passion for public relations
Communication professor Mary Mohan's office is as cozy as a living room, and her presence is just as welcoming. In 21 years at Geneseo, Mohan has immersed her public-relations classes in real-world education, pursued her personal interests with passion and established her reputation as one of the nicest and most effective professors at the college.
Read More36-car pileup kills one, injures dozens on I-390
A 36-vehicle pileup Sunday afternoon left one teenager dead and 24 injured on Interstate 390 near the runway of the Greater Rochester International Airport.
Read MoreFreshmen pack Erie for warm welcome
For the first time in over three years, Erie Hall is filled with new students. About 100 resident assistants welcomed over 200 freshmen into the hall on Thursday, Jan. 17, and Geneseo Late Knight arranged for a few evenings to welcome everyone to campus.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Dr. Bill Cook has reputation from Geneseo to Italy
Distinguished teaching professor William Cook is a father, a scholar, a Catholic, an explorer and a teacher, but in reflecting on 38 years at Geneseo, it's hard to draw boundaries between his many accomplishments and adventures.
Read MoreWhat does Mary learn, anyway?
On Friday, Nov. 9, as most people on campus were winding down and tuning their minds to the weekend frequency, a collection of students and professors opened their minds to a final challenge.
Read MoreFrightening, fun-filled events abound
Halloween often brings up memories of childhood, but this year Geneseo let the youthful spirit of the holiday spread throughout campus in a series of events. After a week of fear and fun, students were well seasoned to go out last night with a bang.
Read MoreHarmony Week builds bridges across campus
Last April, a committee of students, faculty and staff began planning a series of October events in attempt to make this year's Cultural Harmony Week more fun, creative and engaging than ever before.
Read MoreHabits of Highly Successful Freshmen: Balance
All of the great thinkers in history, from Aristotle to the Dalai Lama, seem to agree on a single point: the key to happiness and success in life is moderation and balance. In general, the advice of the past six columns will promote a happy, healthy and successful college lifestyle. But any of these habits can be balanced out or even cancelled out by various circumstances.
Read MoreHabits of Highly Successful Freshmen: Wake up!
College may be the most dynamic period in a person's life, yet all across campus students seem to sleepwalk through their days until they can go back to bed. When does the excitement of these four years dry up?
Read MoreTheologian graces MacVittie Lecture revival
Despite the long-standing Geneseo tradition of the MacVittie Lecture, the event has lost prominence in recent years. Thus, President Christopher Dahl spoke with enthusiasm in his introduction of this year's lecturer, Wabash College professor of philosophy and religion William Placher, and also in announcing that next year's lecture was already in the books.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Dr. Steven Radi treats, educates and impacts student community
Dr. Steven Radi's office has no windows, but it's just the way he likes it. When he arrived six years ago as medical director for the Lauderdale Health Center, he was offered a larger office overlooking the campus. Instead, he chose a cozy nook in the middle of the hall, where the action and interaction with students takes place.
Read MoreHabits of Highly Successful Freshmen: Persistence
It's unlikely that any of us are as persistent today as we were when we were toddlers learning to walk. We all had to learn to sit, roll over, crawl and stand on our own two feet before we could even consider the notion. Even then, we had to fumble a few hundred times, clinging to the support of cooing adults, until we developed the strength, balance, coordination and confidence to walk on our own two feet.
Read More'Black in Geneseo' forum raises tough questions
On the evening of Sept. 21, a panel of ten led a two-and-a-half hour discussion titled "Being Black in Geneseo," the first in a series of dialogues planned for this semester.
Read MoreInside Big Tree Inn: quality in food, service vary in fine dining
The Big Tree Inn is set on Main Street like the VIP section of a nightclub, tucked away as a concentration of class and status that you should feel lucky to visit should you ever get the chance. This is the attitude with which the Big Tree staff has been known to welcome their customers. In a presentation of silver lining, they wait for you to pay your weight in gold and then wish you well until you can afford to come again.
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